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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Basic Organic Skin Care

Basic Organic Skin Care

“If it can be done naturally, why go for artificial means” – this is the basic premise on which ‘organic skin care’ works. Organic skin care is the most natural way of ‘skin care’. In fact, ‘organic skin care’ was probably the first one to be used by man when it first woke-up to the needs of his skin. ‘Organic skin care’ is not only friendlier to skin, but also inexpensive. If exercised in the right way, organic natural skin care can prevent the occurrence of a lot of skin disorders and can help keep your skin healthy and young-looking for a much longer time.

Organic fruits and vegetables are the most popular things on organic skincare routines e.g. cucumber is very common in organic skin care routines. Turmeric, apple, papaya, ginger are others that find a wide use in organic skin care routines. These organic materials have a very refreshing and vitalizing effect on your skin. Almost every natural skin care book/guide has section on organic natural skin care (including the actions of various fruits and vegetables on skin). So choose the ones that are more suitable for your skin type and start experimenting with them until you finally select the ones that are most suitable for inclusion in your organic natural skin care routine. It’s important that you use fresh organic fruits/vegetables. Don’t try to utilize the rotten ones for your skin, their only place is the garbage bin.

Milk is known to posses good cleansing properties; in fact, the name of some skin care products contains the word ‘milk’ in them. A combination of milk with ground oatmeal acts as wonderful cleanser.

Ground oatmeal is especially good for oily skins and is a popular ingredient in organic skincare regimen. It is used in various combinations e.g. with egg, honey, milk and fruits, for preparation of organic facial packs.

Wheat germ is another ingredient in organic skin care procedures. It is rich in vitamin E and is known for its exfoliation as well as moisturizing properties. Wheat germ, in various combinations with other organic materials, is used to prepare facial masks for normal and dry skin types. Wheat germ oil is another way in which wheat germ is used for organic skin care.

Yogurt and sour cream are other organic materials that are popular for their exfoliation and moisturizing properties.

Use of organic honey is also popular in organic skincare procedures. It helps in retention of moisture and helps impart a glowing look to skin.

Rose water takes its place as a toner in organic natural skin care routines. Lavender water is popular too.

‘Organic skin care’ uses combinations of various organic materials that complement each other and enhance each other’s effectiveness. Moreover, these combinations are also helpful in over-riding the harmful effects (if any) of various organic materials that form them.

Organic skincare is really an art that, once perfected, can give wonderful results in a very cost effective manner.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Should You Use Organic Skin Care Products?

There has been an increase in the use of organic skin care products over the years. You might be aware of the benefits of eating organic foods and you might be asking yourself why you need to use organic skin and body care products as well. Well, you should know that what makes our body healthy is not only what you put inside it but on it as well.

The epidermis is the largest organ of the body. It can easily absorb anything that is applied to it like in the case of lotions, creams, and other skin care products. The problem with a lot of skin care products is that they are made using chemicals and other ingredients that can cause health problems.

Parabens, dioxanes, mineral oil, alcohol, and fragrances are all commonly used in skin care products. What consumers aren’t aware of is that these ingredients can cause serious health problems like cancer. These ingredients can be toxic to the body and when you apply them repeatedly to your skin, this is where the problem begins.

Organic skincare products are obviously better than other skin care products because they contain no artificial preservatives or ingredients. Natural ingredients are mild to the skin and do not cause skin reactions like rashes or skin irritation. These are a lot safer and you don’t have to worry about getting cancer and other diseases. In terms of effectiveness, organic skin care products are also very powerful.

A lot of natural ingredients contain antioxidants that help fight free radical damage, antibacterial properties to help fight acne and skin infection, and some ingredients can even restore the firmness and elasticity of the skin by increasing production of collagen and elastin in the body.

Some of the best ingredients you can find in organic skin products are avocado oil, shea butter, maracuja extract, manuka honey, cynergy TK, and jojoba oil. There are a whole lot of other natural ingredients which target specific skin problems and these are very safe and effective.

When you want a healthy body and healthy skin, remember that it is not only what you put inside that matters. What you apply on your skin matters as well. Make sure that you eat fresh and healthy foods, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and pay attention to what you apply on your skin. If you want the best for your skin, then make sure that you use only organic, natural skin care products.

To learn more information on organic skin care or to take a look at the products I strongly recommend, visit my site today.

Tasha D. Crowell has a passion is to write about skin and body care.

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